GE Dishwashers Fire Product Liability Injury Lawsuits

On May 16, 2007, Government regulators announced that General Electric Company (GE) is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers. The liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher’s internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The dishwashers were sold in department and appliance stores from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $400.

GE has received 191 reports of overheated wiring including 56 reports of property damage. There were 12 reports of fires that escaped the dishwasher. Fire damage was limited to the dishwasher or the adjacent area. To date no injuries have been reported. The recall includes GE built-in dishwashers sold under the following brand names: Eterna, GE, GE Profile™, GE Monogram®, Hotpoint®, and Sears-Kenmore. The dishwashers were sold in white, black, almond, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher’s front control panel. The following model and serial numbers can be found inside the dishwasher tub on the front left side of the dishwasher.

Legal Help For Victims Affected By GE Dishwasher Fires

If you or a loved one have suffered burn injuries or any other type of injury as a result of a defective General Electric dishwasher that has been recalled, you may be entitled to compensation. Please fill out the form at the right or call 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529) for a free case evaluation by a qualified attorney.

May 16, 2007 | AP

General Electric Co. is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers because of a wiring problem that could cause fires.
The recall, government regulators said Wednesday, includes dishwashers sold under the brands Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint, and Sears-Kenmore.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said consumers should stop using the devices immediately and contact the company for a free repair or a rebate towards a new dishwasher.
GE has received nearly 200 complaints of...

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